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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately five percent of American school-age children. In a classroom of thirty, it is likely that at least one child will have ADHD. Symptoms include extreme levels of hyperactivity, inattention, and disruptive behavior. A Harvard University study published in September 2004 reported that students with ADHD are less likely than their non-ADHD peers to complete high school and less likely to attend college. The study found that on average those adults with ADHD have household incomes that are about $10,000 lower for high school graduates and $4,300 lower for college graduates, compared with those who do not have ADHD. Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a concise, clearly written overview of the condition's symptoms and the range of possible treatments. Chapters explain: How certain behavioral patterns can be misdiagnosed as ADHD How early diagnosis and treatment of the condition is critical How the various forms of the condition affect a child's psychology and socialization How parents can help to address the condition effectively and supportively Understanding ADHD provides useful, up-to-date inf

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Author

L. Susan M.D. F.A.A.P. Buttross

Publisher

University Press of Mississippi

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9781578068821

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Psychology, Education, Health & Fitness